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Week starting Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Degas: A New Vision offers the most significant international survey in nearly 30 years of the work of Hilaire-Germain-Edgar Degas. The MFAH is the only U.S. venue for this exhibition, which assembles some 200 works from public and private collections around the world.

Jacques Callot was one of the most accomplished and inventive printmakers of the 17th century. Immerse yourself in Callot’s two worlds—court life and street life—as you learn more about a few etchings in the exhibition[…]

Pablo Picasso is one of the most famous artists in history. Learn about Picasso’s mastery of painting, influence on his contemporaries, and enduring legacy to art of today. ► Admission is free when you purchase[…]

All ages and levels are welcome to draw in the galleries during Rienzi’s open sketching hours! The galleries hold treasures for every artist: space and light, interior design, historical narrative, decorative motifs, reflective surfaces, intriguing[…]

On the first Thursday of the month, sketch works of art in the galleries during this free, informal program. An MFAH teaching artist is on hand with paper, pencils, and clipboards to get you started. This family[…]

Some areas of the Museum are closed this evening for a private event. Most programs are taking place as scheduled, including the Picasso Black and White exhibition, Happy Hour Thursday, and the Latin Wave film festival. Open[…]

In Person: Actor Victor Prada A mysterious epidemic has Lima’s citizens dropping like flies. Forensic cleaner Eusebio’s (Victor Prada) job is to disinfect the homes of the recently dead. During a routine sterilization of what[…]

Don't miss this pair of wine seminars that complement the Picasso Black and White exhibition! Nationally recognized wine educator James King has selected six wines for each event—Spanish wines on April 25, and French wines on[…]

Relax and see the Rienzi estate and beautiful gardens at twilight. Docents are stationed throughout the house to greet guests and to interpret the collection. Enjoy light hors d'oeuvres, wine, and live music. Admission is $12 for[…]

In person: director Carlos Sorin Middle-aged Buenos Aires native Marcos Tucci (Alejandro Awada) is a recovering alcoholic on his way to Patagonia to try his hand at fishing for shark. Bonding with a number of[…]